Manager, Speaker Bureau & Advisory Boards

Caris Life Sciences•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives. We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do. But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose. Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins. Position Summary The Manager, Speaker Bureau & Advisory Boards is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and management of Caris Life Sciences’ external scientific engagement programs, including the Caris Speaker Bureau and Scientific/Clinical Advisory Boards. This role ensures that all programs are operationally efficient, compliant with applicable regulations, and aligned with Caris’ medical and commercial objectives. The individual will collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Marketing, Sales, Legal/Compliance, and external faculty to support high-quality educational initiatives and advisory engagements that advance the understanding and appropriate use of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI). The role requires strong organizational skills, stakeholder management, and a working knowledge of oncology, molecular diagnostics, and healthcare compliance. Periodic travel may be required to support live programs and advisory meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, healthcare, or business-related field required.
3+ years of experience in Speaker Bureau management, advisory board operations, Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or project management related roles within biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industries.
Demonstrated experience managing external faculty programs and cross-functional stakeholders.
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Marketing support role in oncology/oncology related field or equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.
Ability to think creatively and initiate new ideas or solutions to business issues.
Independence of thought and sound judgment relating to business needs.
Demonstrated commitment, self-motivation, and drive.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-past, competing deadline driven environment.
A professional contributor communicating the value of Caris Molecular Intelligence (CMI) without full authority to deviate from established protocols.
Knows and effectively uses concepts, practices, and procedures.
Engaging and effective communicator, exercising good judgment in word choice in person and in written communication.

Responsibilities

Act as the operational lead for Caris Speaker Bureau and Advisory Board programs, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and compliance.
Plan, develop, and manage national and regional speaker programs, including faculty identification, onboarding, training facilitation, contracting, scheduling, and performance tracking.
Coordinate the planning and execution of scientific, clinical, and commercial advisory boards, including agenda development, faculty recruitment, meeting logistics, and post-meeting deliverables.
Serve as a conduit of information and feedback between external faculty (KOLs, speakers, advisors) and internal Caris stakeholders to inform strategy, messaging, and product development.
Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications to ensure speaker materials and advisory content are accurate, current, balanced, and aligned with Caris scientific positioning.
Ensure all Speaker Bureau and Advisory Board activities adhere to internal policies, SOPs, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements, including fair market value (FMV), transparency, and documentation standards.
Partner with Legal/Compliance to support contract execution, honoraria management, and program audits as required.
Track program metrics, utilization, and outcomes to assess effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
Assist with other related duties and special projects as required by Marketing leadership.
Attend select regional and national meetings, conferences, and internal planning sessions to support program execution and alignment.